Custom Apparel Questions, Answered
Minimums, turnaround, artwork, decoration methods and how Waukee.ink relates to Jones Creek Apparel — the answers to what we get asked most.
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Our six core services match Jones Creek Apparel: screen printing, embroidery, direct-to-film printing, sublimation, promotional products and custom webstores. The Company Apparel, Trades & Workwear and Sports Uniforms pages are guided starting points that help you choose among those services.
Embroidery, Sublimation, and Direct-to-film do not have a minimum, while screen printing is the best value at 24+ pieces. Tell us your quantity and we will recommend the most cost-effective approach.
All decoration — screen printing, embroidery and direct-to-film — is completed in-house by the Jones Creek Apparel production team in Winterset, Iowa.
Yes. Waukee Ink is the Waukee-focused custom apparel brand of Jones Creek Apparel. Same design team, same in-house production, same service standards — with dedicated attention on Waukee businesses, schools and organizations.
Most orders are completed within 10 to 14 days after proof approval. Rush options are available — tell us your deadline up front and we will work with your timeline.
Yes. Professional design is included at no charge — logo cleanup, layout, digitizing for embroidery, or turning a rough idea into production-ready artwork.
Yes. Most orders can mix sizes, and in many cases you can mix garment styles — polos and quarter-zips, adult and youth sizes, or shirts and hoodies — within the same project.
To protect print quality and ensure replacement availability, we do not decorate customer-provided garments. Our team will source the appropriate garment for your project.
Yes. We build custom online stores where your team, employees, or supporters order on their own. As always, there is no charge for webstore setup.
Vector files (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF) are ideal, but a high-resolution PNG or JPG works too. No artwork? Send what you have — a photo, sketch or idea is enough to get started.
Business Apparel Programs
Yes. We keep your logos, thread colors and garment specs on file, so reorders are as simple as sending sizes. Many businesses reorder with a single email.
Yes. A typical business order mixes polos, quarter-zips, jackets and hats in one project — and most garments are available in men’s, women’s and extended sizes.
Yes. We assemble new-hire packages — apparel, drinkware, bags — so every new employee gets a consistent branded kit on day one.
No. There are no setup costs, and embroidery digitizing is included. You receive one itemized quote with no hidden fees.
It is flexible. Employees can pay at checkout, the company can cover all or part of the cost, or you can use allowance-style budgets. We will recommend a structure during setup.
Local to Waukee. Backed by Experience Since 2010.
Waukee Ink gives Waukee businesses and organizations a locally focused apparel partner while every project is supported by the proven design, production and customer-service team at Jones Creek Apparel.
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